My client is a leading and influential parenting charity who is looking for an experienced media relations and public affairs professional to lead external relations. This is a maternity cover role and leads a team of three including two press officers and a public affairs manager.
This position works with the organisation to protect and increase reputation and lead all external communications during this election year. The ideal candidate will have a mix of media relations and public affairs experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Raise profile and influence of the charity through media and public affairs;
- Develop and implement reputation management processes, including crisis management;
- Proactively network and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
- Work to ensure PR is aligned with public affairs and other organisational activities;
- Identifying and developing strategic partnerships.
Attributes
- Proven track record in providing reputation management and media relations;
- Mix of media relations and public affairs experience with broad political understanding;
- Experience in managing third party relationships;
- Diplomatic and strong influencer;
- Experience of working in the charity or public sector is desirable.